M4.1 Depth: 47.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 12:37:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 12:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

47.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-19 12:37:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Arequipa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-16.56000, -72.15000

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47 km

47 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Misti, El

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
Huambo

Distance: 87 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
Sabancaya

Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
Coropuna

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
Andahua-Orcopampa

Distance: 128 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
Ubinas

Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru

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